Field Trip to Lowell

Tomorrow is the all-day Field Trip to Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History center, both in Lowell, Massachusetts. This trip is an important part of our study of 19th century American History; specifically the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution on New England and the Nation. Students are now reading the historical novel, Lyddie, set in the Boott Cotton Mill of the 1840s - one we will visit. Students will also be participating in a hands-on workshop exploring different aspects of the factory experience. Requirements for the Day

• Appropriate clothing for the weather (we may need to travel by foot once in Lowell)
• Snack, water and lunch in paper bag, labeled with name
• Good walking shoes (no flip-flops)
• No cell phones or other electronic devices (teachers will have phones for emergency contact*)
• Optional: camera (no phone cameras)

*If not an emergency - such as pick-up changes on Friday afternoon - contact Monique, who will relay information to us. (For emergencies, John's cell no. is 413-585-0569; Jane's cell no. is 413-475-2854; Marc's cell no. is 413-210-5503.) Program Schedule: 6:45 a.m. - arrive at HCCPS 9:15 - arrive in Lowell, MA 9:30 - tour and Workshops begin noonish - Lunch 12:30 - 1:45 - continue with workshops 2:00 - return to HCCPS 4:30 - scheduled time of arrival at HCCPS